M3.3 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Ambao, Southern Leyte (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 16:34:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Ambao, Southern Leyte (Philippines) on April 8, 2026 at 16:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

2.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-08 16:34:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

State

Southern Leyte

City

Ambao

Village

Ambao

Source

emsc

Coordinates

10.33000, 125.29000

Temperature

28.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

2 km

2 km — shallower than the regional average (30 km)

Regional average: 30 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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